NatPower Group’s NatPower H has announced in Italy the country’s first €100 million ($108 million) green hydrogen refueling infrastructure for recreational boats.
The business envisions establishing at least 100 hydrogen refueling stations over the next six years, with the aim of extending the model beyond the Mediterranean.
The project, whose first installations are scheduled to begin by summer 2024, aims to establish a sustainable energy hub within Italy’s main marinas. The aim is to create suitable conditions for the development and use of hydrogen-powered boats, thereby contributing to the greening of the marine landscape.
To increase the environmental impact and value of the project, NatPower H has entered into a strategic partnership with Zaha Hadid Architects. The architecture firm provides sustainable designs tailored to the demands of simple, environmentally friendly, innovative and low-tech facilities.
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NatPower H emphasizes the use of locally sourced materials such as sand and earth and low-carbon concrete to not only reduce the ecological footprint, but also enable the creation of organic shapes that harmonize with the environment. doing.
Featuring an innovative technology for automatic material placement, the station is designed to be fully recyclable and utilizes unreinforced dry-fabricated stone, eliminating the need for carpentry during construction.
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“Strengthened by a pipeline of renewable energy projects already exceeding 23 gigawatts (GW), we have established NatPowerH, the first global operator to produce, store and supply green hydrogen, and we are pleased to announce the launch of NatPowerH, the first global operator to produce, store and supply green hydrogen. We have decided to build the first hydrogen supply infrastructure,” commented Fabrizio Zago, Group CEO of NatPower..
“We believe hydrogen is one of the most effective solutions to accelerate the energy transition across the pleasure boat and yacht sector.
“In particular, the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier through fuel cells and electric motors has proven to be one of the most promising options that provides optimal performance while respecting the environment.”
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